14/11/2025
Golden, vibrant, and bursting with flavour - Ash’s Couscous Salad with Moroccan Maple Dressing is the kind of dish that brightens any table. The turmeric gives the couscous its beautiful sunshine glow, the roasted veg add richness and texture, and the sweet–smoky dressing ties everything together perfectly 🥗🫶🏻
You can also add your favourite protein on top… chorizo, chicken, halloumi or chickpeas all work perfectly. Fresh, flavourful and so easy to prep ahead, this one always disappears fast! 🌿
✨ Couscous Salad with Moroccan Maple Dressing ✨
INGREDIENTS
Couscous Salad:
* 2 cups Israeli couscous
* 3 tsp turmeric
* 3 cups roasted vegetables of choice (courgette, eggplant, capsicum, red onion)
* ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
* ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, sliced
* ¼ cup Kalamata olives
* Chopped herbs (mint, parsley, coriander)
* ¼ cup sultanas
* ¼ cup toasted nuts & seeds
* Protein of choice (optional: chorizo, chicken, halloumi, chickpeas)
Moroccan Maple Dressing:
* 1 clove garlic
* 4 tsp Dijon mustard
* 4 Tbsp maple syrup
* 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
* 1 tsp smoked paprika
* 5 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
* Zest of 1 lemon
* 1 cup canola oil
METHOD
Turmeric Couscous Salad:
1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add turmeric.
2. Add couscous and boil for ~12 minutes or until just cooked.
3. Drain and refresh under cold water. Allow to drain well.
4. Combine couscous with roasted veg, cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, olives, herbs, sultanas, and toasted nuts/seeds.
5. Add protein of choice if using.
6. Pour over Moroccan Maple Dressing and toss well.
Moroccan Maple Dressing:
1. Add all ingredients (except oil) to a blender or use a stick mixer.
2. Blitz while slowly drizzling in the oil until smooth and emulsified.
📸 Send us a picture if you make it! We’ve already had a request for this recipe from someone who wants to make it for Christmas 🎄
